2018 QAR to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.1257 KGS

YEARLY LOW

18.5526 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.7940 KGS

2018 QAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 19.1257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 18.5526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5732 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9670 to the December average rate of 18.8413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.1257 was down 0.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.1595, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 95,629 KGS

2017 Average 93,516 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 92,763 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,865.82 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.9926

18.6861

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to KGS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 18.8034, compared to 18.7845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8034

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3483 KGS (High: 19.1257 / Low: 18.7774). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0268 KGS (High: 18.7141 / Low: 18.6873).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3483

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1994 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.9670) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.0462), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0792 (-0.42%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.9670

2017 Avg (January) 19.0462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.1257	18.7774	18.9670
February	18.9366	18.6715	18.7677
March	18.7533	18.6794	18.7185
April	18.8188	18.7491	18.7823
May	18.9282	18.7363	18.8263
June	18.7909	18.6981	18.7588
July	18.7668	18.7037	18.7386
August	18.7849	18.7113	18.7189
September	18.7141	18.6873	18.7116
October	18.9270	18.7135	18.8219
November	19.0179	18.8624	18.8751
December	18.8721	18.5526	18.8413